Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines Prediction, 9/28/2024 College Football Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: Minnesota Golden Gophers vs Michigan Wolverines

Date: Saturday, September 28, 2024

Location: Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, MI

TV: ESPN+

Odds/Point Spread: Wolverines (-9.5)

Total/Over-Under: 38.5

Michigan Stadium is the location where the Michigan Wolverines (3-1) will try to beat the Minnesota Golden Gophers (2-2) on Saturday, September 28, 2024. Minnesota is 9.5-point dogs from oddsmakers. The betting total comes in at 38.5.

The Minnesota Golden Gophers come into this matchup with a record of 2-2 this season. In their last game, the Golden Gophers took the field against the Iowa Hawkeyes and took a loss by a final of 31-14. When it came to stopping the run, the Golden Gophers conceded 272 yards on 45 tries, which averages out to 6.0 yards per rush surrendered. Minnesota relinquished 11 pass completions on 19 tries for a total of 62 yds, and a completion percentage of 57.9%. On the day, they had 58 plays which gave them 288 yards. The Minnesota Golden Gophers ran the football 21 times and accumulated 79 yds, earning them an average of 3.8 yds per attempt.

The Golden Gophers have racked up 1,340 total yards this season. When it comes to distribution of touchdowns, Minnesota has totaled 6 touchdowns through the air and 6 rushing touchdowns. They have surrendered the ball 4 different times. Minnesota has compiled 76 1st downs offensively, and they have been hurt by 20 penalties for 142 yards. Offensively they're averaging 117.3 yards rushing which has them sitting 108th in the nation. Regarding getting in the endzone, the Minnesota Golden Gophers are sitting at 26.5 PPG.

When it comes to yards via the pass, the Golden Gophers are allowing 398 yards which has them sitting in 8th in the country. They have conceded 99.5 yards per game through the air and allowed a completion percentage of 56.6%. Overall, they have allowed 223.3 yards per contest which ranks them 8th in the country. They have given up 0 touchdown by air as well as 5 touchdowns running the ball. Opposing teams are running for an average of 3.8 yards per rushing attempt and 123.8 rushing yards per game for the season. In total, they have allowed 495 rushing yards through 4 contests. The Golden Gophers are ranked 17th in D-1 when it comes to the opposition scoring, conceding 12.5 points per game.

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The Wolverines step onto the field holding a record of 3-1 this season. In their last game, the Wolverines got the victory with a final of 27-24 against the USC Trojans. Michigan rushed for 6.3 yards per carry, finishing with a total of 290 yds on 46 carries. The Wolverines finished the contest with a total of 322 yards while they ran 58 plays (5.6 yards per play). The Wolverines pass defense allowed a completion rate of 53.8%, relinquishing 283 yards on 28 out of 52 passing. Michigan gave up 21 run attempts for 96 yards (4.6 yards per carry).

Regarding their scoring prowess, the Wolverines sit 98th in the country holding an average of 24.3 points per contest. The Michigan Wolverines hold an average of 327.5 yards per game, which is good for 109th in college football. The Michigan offense has accrued 194 yards of penalties on 19 violations, ranking them 99th in the country in terms of making mistakes. They have given away 6 interceptions while conceding 3 fumbles and they have been able to record 63 first downs. During the season to this point, the Wolverines have compiled 491 yards through the air together with an average of 122.8 passing yards per outing, which has them ranked 129th in the nation. They are averaging 204.8 rushing yards per game and have run for 819 yards for this year.

Michigan has conceded a total of 306 yards on the ground (76.5 yards per game) in addition to 1 touchdown on the ground for the campaign. They have allowed the opposition 9 touchdowns via the pass as well as 246.5 yards/contest, which has them sitting 101st in Division 1. They have earned 1 fumble recovered and 4 picks for the season. The Wolverines defense has taken the field for 268 plays, which is 100th in D-1. The Wolverines are relinquishing 20.8 points per contest, which puts them 55th in college football. Overall, they have given up 83 points.

Who will win tonight's Golden Gophers/Wolverines college football game against the spread?

Guy's Pick: Take the Wolverines -9.5

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